Tia River facts for kids
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Tia River near the Oxley Highway
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| Other name(s) | Crimps Creek, Crokers River |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| IBRA | New England Tablelands |
| District | Northern Tablelands |
| local government area | Walcha |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mount Grundy, Great Dividing Range near Tia 1,360 m (4,460 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Apsley River near Tia 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| Length | 62 km (39 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Macleay River catchment |
| National parks | Mummel Gulf NP, Oxley Wild Rivers NP |
The Tia River is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the larger Macleay River system. This river flows all year round, which means it always has water. You can find it in the Northern Tablelands area of New South Wales.
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Where Does the Tia River Start and Go?
The Tia River begins high up on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range. It starts below a place called Mount Grundy, near the town of Tia. From there, it flows generally towards the northeast.
The river eventually joins with the Apsley River. This meeting point, where two rivers come together, is called a confluence. The Tia River drops about 905 meters (2,969 feet) over its 52-kilometer (32-mile) journey. A cool fact is that it spills over the amazing Tia Falls, which are located inside the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
How People Use the River Area
The Oxley Highway crosses over the Tia River. This highway is an important road in the region.
The land above Tia Falls is very good for grazing. This means it's used to raise livestock, like cows or sheep.
History of the Tia River's Name
Before it was known as the Tia River, this stream had other names. It was once called Crimps Creek. It was also known as Crokers River. The explorer John Oxley gave it the name Crokers River. He named it after the First Secretary of the Admiralty, a very important person at the time.
Amazing Plants and Fish
The upper parts of the Tia River are home to special cool temperate rainforests. These forests have unique trees and plants that you might not see everywhere else. Some of these include:
If you like fishing, you'll be interested to know that the Tia River is a great place for trout. It's known as a general trout stream, meaning you can often catch trout there.
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Cool temperate rainforest at the head of the Tia River.
